Hey turtles! I've spent the last two days teaching new mentors for the Archdiocese of Detroit's Ministry to Youth in Detention. We have a great group of new mentors stepping up to help carry on the program this year. A special thanks to everyone who has been involved on this amazing journey.
Jerry Goebel, our vision director for the Ministry to Youth in Detention and Director of One Family Outreach, repeated a concept this weekend that I have always appreciated. His wisdom is that "Prejudice cannot withstand relationship." What powerful words for a world with as many divisions as ours.
Afraid of the poor? Volunteer at a soup kitchen.
Afraid of street kids? Spend time mentoring.
Afraid of the elderly? Talk to an older person after Church.
Afraid of other races? Visit a cultural festival or ethnic organization.
Afraid of illegal immigrants? Start a conversation with the next foreign low-wage worker you encounter.
Prejudice cannot withstand relationship. It's hard to be afraid of someone once you have gotten close enough to see the light of Jesus in their eyes. It's not easy to harden your heart toward someone that you have come to love.
Peace turtles!
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